Phoenix area burn survivors hike Piestewa Peak ahead of plans to hike Mount Kilimanjaro
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It probably goes without saying, but the group of hikers endured some tough challenges in their recovery journey. Now, they are getting ready to hike a famous mountain in Africa in June. FOX 10's Irene Snyder spoke with members of the group.

'Ticket to Dream': Foster kids pick out shoes, summer toys in Goodyear

The Arizona Children's Association held a "Ticket to Dream event in Goodyear, where kids got the chance to pick out shoes, socks, and summer toys.

Wish comes true for Arizona boy who wanted his own 'man cave'
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10-year-old Jesse Silva was smiling from ear to ear the moment he walked into his backyard, as the boy, who is battling a form of brain cancer, was granted a wish of something he has always wanted. FOX 10's Stephanie Olmo reports.

Phoenix area women gather for jump rope and new connections
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People may think of Double Dutch jump roping as something for kids, but at one club in the Phoenix area, people 40 years and older gathered to relive their childhood memories, and for a great workout. FOX 10's Stephanie Olmo reports.

Off-duty firefighter honored for helping to save lives during Chandler shop explosion

A firefighter in Tempe was honored for jumping into the action, while off-duty, to save lives following a devastating explosion at a chandler business in September 2021.

Glendale third-grader saves family from house fire using tips she learned from school

A nine-year-old girl third-grader in Glendale is being hailed a little hero for saving her siblings when their home went up in flames. She learned exactly what to do from fire safety lessons at school.

Tempe dog in need of 'fur-ever home' after almost drowning in canal: PD

Officials with Tempe Police say thanks to help from civilians, officers were able to rescue a dog from drowning in a canal on May 17.

Birthday to remember: Responding firefighters end up serenading 93-year-old woman

Firefighters in Smithfield, North Carolina, sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to a 93-year-old woman after they were called to her home because of a cooking mishap on May 16.

Military veteran graduates from college alongside his daughter

A father and daughter from Portsmouth, Virginia, are now bonded by their college graduations from the same school and on the same day.

An Arizona dog was presumed dead after going missing. She was found 15 months later

According to Gilbert animal rescue Friends For Life, Lilibeth was being fostered back in 2021. The pup had been adopted out to another family, but one day later she got loose.

Weed gummies, strange traffic stops, antelope rescues: Our favorite heartwarming, unusual headlines this week

Need a break from bad news? Check out these stories about an Arizona veteran getting an amazing gift, a random passenger landing a plane and an SUV stuffed in a U-Haul to brighten your week.

Nonspeaking valedictorian with autism delivers inspiring speech at Florida college

A graduating student of Rollins College, who is nonverbal and has autism, received a standing ovation after delivering an inspirational valedictorian speech using a text-to-speech computer program.

Wisconsin dog tied to hydrant adopted on 1st day available

The Wisconsin Humane Society announced that Baby Girl – the dog found tied to a Green Bay fire hydrant – has found a new home.